The future as imagined in the 1950s

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We absolutely love exploring a time capsule back to the 1950s and 60s, marveling at how designers from that era envisioned ‘the future’.

Time and again, their predictions are surprisingly accurate, and even in cases where they missed the mark, it’s endearing to see their imaginative spirit. This collection continues to impress, remaining relevant and inspiring even 70 years later!

Illustrator Charles Schridde made his mark by visualizing the home of the future. This collection of fascinating illustrations was commissioned by Motorola, and Schridde was tasked with featuring their technology at the center of the designs.

The mid-century designs still look cool today, and some of them have gone on to inspire movie sets (Incredibles 2, anyone?) and 21st century architects.

https://mossandfog.com/the-future-as-imagined-in-the-1950s-schriddes-iconic-illustrations/?utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c06e5d78644b3aab4472

Addl info:

https://www.atomic-ranch.com/home-decor/charles-schridde/

Piano*Dad

Yeah, trips down memory lane ... about the future.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/1964-worlds-fair-visions-of-the-future/5/

ShiroKuro

And then there’s this:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/08/japan/japan-expo-old-ticket/
Man admitted to 2025 Osaka Expo with 85-year-old ticket

A man was admitted to the 2025 Osaka Expo in Japan with a ticket to a 1940 event that was called off as war escalated, organizers said.
Tickets for the "Grand International Exposition of Japan" in Tokyo were released in 1938 but the event was postponed indefinitely as Japan became embroiled in World War II.
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Previous expos in Japan — in Osaka in 1970 and in Aichi region in 2005 — have had similar policies of giving "invitation tickets" to people holding passes for the 1940 event, the expo organizers said Monday.

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